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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to ‘Kharai Camels’, consider the following statements
- They are a rare breed of camel found in the salt marshes of the Sunderbans in West Bengal
- They can swim long distances in the sea to reach their grazing areas, even in deep waters and mostly feed on mangroves
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Kharai Camel is a rare breed of camel found in the salt marshes of the Kutch district of Gujarat. They are considered a unique Eco-tonal species as they survive in the dryland ecosystem as well as the coastal ecosystem. It is well adapted to the saline desert environment and is known for its ability to swim (hence also known as ‘swimming camel’). They swim long distances in the sea to reach their grazing areas, usually more than 3 km at a time, even in deep waters. Kharai camels mostly feed on mangroves. Context – CAG found 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Kharai Camel is a rare breed of camel found in the salt marshes of the Kutch district of Gujarat. They are considered a unique Eco-tonal species as they survive in the dryland ecosystem as well as the coastal ecosystem. It is well adapted to the saline desert environment and is known for its ability to swim (hence also known as ‘swimming camel’). They swim long distances in the sea to reach their grazing areas, usually more than 3 km at a time, even in deep waters. Kharai camels mostly feed on mangroves. Context – CAG found 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Captive Employment Initiative’ was launched by
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Solution (c)
Captive Employment is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at addressing the vision of a dynamic and demand-based skilling ecosystem catering to the requirements of industry partners assuring sustainable placements for rural poor youth. The Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed an MoU with 19 Captive Employers. It aims to train and provide jobs for rural youth under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY).
Context – The Union Minister for Rural Development launched the Captive Employment initiative which is an initiative under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) in New Delhi
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Solution (c)
Captive Employment is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at addressing the vision of a dynamic and demand-based skilling ecosystem catering to the requirements of industry partners assuring sustainable placements for rural poor youth. The Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed an MoU with 19 Captive Employers. It aims to train and provide jobs for rural youth under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY).
Context – The Union Minister for Rural Development launched the Captive Employment initiative which is an initiative under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) in New Delhi
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)’
- It is a member-based trade association established under the International Renewable Energy Agency
- The members of GWEC include manufacturers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations and finance and insurance companies
- It publishes the ‘Global Wind Report’ annually
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) was established in 2005 to provide a credible and representative forum for the entire wind energy sector at an international level. GWEC’s mission is to ensure that wind power is established as one of the world’s leading energy sources, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits. It is not related to IRENA The members of GWEC represent over 1,500 companies, organisations and institutions in more than 80 countries, including manufacturers, developers, component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations, electricity providers, and finance and insurance companies. GWEC has been producing comprehensive annual reports on the latest status of the wind industry since 2005.The reports are Global Wind Report, Global Offshore Wind Report, Floating Offshore Wind Report and Green Recovery Report 2022 Context – India, targeting wind capacity addition of 100 GW by 2030, has an opportunity to emerge as a major player in supply chain if facilitative policy measures are put in place, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) was established in 2005 to provide a credible and representative forum for the entire wind energy sector at an international level. GWEC’s mission is to ensure that wind power is established as one of the world’s leading energy sources, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits. It is not related to IRENA The members of GWEC represent over 1,500 companies, organisations and institutions in more than 80 countries, including manufacturers, developers, component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations, electricity providers, and finance and insurance companies. GWEC has been producing comprehensive annual reports on the latest status of the wind industry since 2005.The reports are Global Wind Report, Global Offshore Wind Report, Floating Offshore Wind Report and Green Recovery Report 2022 Context – India, targeting wind capacity addition of 100 GW by 2030, has an opportunity to emerge as a major player in supply chain if facilitative policy measures are put in place, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Second Summit for Democracy’, consider the following statements
- The Summit is centered around the themes of defending against authoritarianism, addressing and fighting corruption and establishing democracies worldwide
- It is being hosted by the United States of America, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia
- The first summit was held in 2017 in the aftermath of prolonged humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and North Korean crisis
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Summit is centered around three principal themes: Defending against authoritarianism, addressing and fighting corruption and advancing respect for human rights The second Summit for Democracy was co-hosted by the U.S., Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia. The text for Summit for Democracy Declaration was finalised and is left open to be endorsed by the participating leaders. On December 9-10, 2021, US President Biden hosted the first Summit for Democracy. This summit brought together leaders all over the world to set forth an affirmative agenda for democratic renewal and to tackle the greatest threats faced by democracies today through collective action. Context – United States President Joe Biden has kicked off his second Summit for Democracy by announcing $690m in new funding for democracy programmes across the world.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Summit is centered around three principal themes: Defending against authoritarianism, addressing and fighting corruption and advancing respect for human rights The second Summit for Democracy was co-hosted by the U.S., Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia. The text for Summit for Democracy Declaration was finalised and is left open to be endorsed by the participating leaders. On December 9-10, 2021, US President Biden hosted the first Summit for Democracy. This summit brought together leaders all over the world to set forth an affirmative agenda for democratic renewal and to tackle the greatest threats faced by democracies today through collective action. Context – United States President Joe Biden has kicked off his second Summit for Democracy by announcing $690m in new funding for democracy programmes across the world.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)’
- It is a quasi-judicial body that was established under the Companies Act, 2013 and is also the Appellate Tribunal for order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- The decisions of the NCLAT are final and binding on the parties involved and no appeal can be made against the orders
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NCLAT is a quasi-judicial body in India that was established under the Companies Act, 2013 to hear appeals against the orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). It is also the Appellate Tribunal for order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as well for orders of the National Financial Reporting Authority. It is the second-highest forum for company law cases in India after the Supreme Court. The decisions of the NCLAT are final and binding on the parties involved, and the orders passed by the NCLAT can be challenged only in the Supreme Court of India. Context – The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) partially upheld Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) Android dominance order against Google.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NCLAT is a quasi-judicial body in India that was established under the Companies Act, 2013 to hear appeals against the orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). It is also the Appellate Tribunal for order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as well for orders of the National Financial Reporting Authority. It is the second-highest forum for company law cases in India after the Supreme Court. The decisions of the NCLAT are final and binding on the parties involved, and the orders passed by the NCLAT can be challenged only in the Supreme Court of India. Context – The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) partially upheld Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) Android dominance order against Google.
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